Plant Tropism

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What does it mean if a plant has a POSITIVE phototropism?

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That the plant grows toward light.

Front

The word Tropism means_________

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growth in response to stimuli.

Front

What type of tropism responds to light?

Back

Phototropism.

Front

If a plant experiences gravitropism, then it will do what?

Back

Grow in response to gravity.

Front

What type of tropism responds to water?

Back

Hydrotropism.

Front

What is the definition of phototropism?

Back

The growth of a plant toward light.

Front

What is gravitropism?

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The growth of a plant in response to gravity.

Front

What is hydrotropism?

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The growth of a plant in response to water.

Front

What is thigmotropism?

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The growth of a plant in response to touch.

Front

What is the main stimulus for phototropism?

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Light.